Category International Relations and Strategic Studies

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At the Heart of Israel-Iran Conflict: Western Domination

The subjective compulsion might be Netanyahu’s need to keep a war going to stay in power, but the objective result is driving home the point that might is right:

As Israel and Iran exchange missiles, and Iran gets battered, with its oil and gas facilities getting destroyed, what is at stake for India? Should India worry about anything beyond the price of oil going up, and of possible disruptions to shipping through the straits of Hormuz? Or, as Islamophobes tweet in India, should India be happy that the Islamic theocracy of Iran is being humiliated? Does Israel’s support of the Indian position over Operation Sindoor override all other considerations, including moral compunctions over the genocide still underway in Gaza? Or should collateral damage to the Haifa port, operated by an Indian company, the Adanis, be the major consideration for India?

BRICS: An Examination of its Potential as an Alternative to Western Alliance

The global order, long dominated by Western alliances, is undergoing a subtle yet significant transformation. At the heart of this shift stands BRICS the association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa which has steadily evolved from a loosely defined economic group into a potential counterweight to the West-led multilateral system.

Quantum Diplomacy: Toward a Framework for Global Stability

I’ve always been fascinated by global politics and diplomacy. The negotiation of power, the architecture of alliances, and the ethical dilemmas of emerging technology have long captured my interest. As a Batch of 2027 student, I know I want to work on problems that are not only scientifically complex but politically consequential.

India’s Western Maritime Stronghold: Could Lakshadweep Be the Solution to Countering China and Regional Threats

India's western flank, especially the Lakshadweep Islands, has long been underutilized, despite the east receiving constant attention. Beyond its picturesque beauty, this archipelago in the Arabian Sea could be the keystone India needs to develop a strong Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy to fend off China's growing threats and increase its influence throughout the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Pravasi Bharatiya Sahayata Kendra (2018): India’s Institutional Framework for Diaspora Welfare

The PRAVASI BHARATIYA SAHAYATA KENDRA earlier known as the Overseas Workers Resource Centre (OWRC) serves as the Government of India’s primary mechanism for addressing the welfare and protection needs of overseas Indian communities, particularly migrant workers. Established to combat exploitation and streamline support systems, PBSK operates under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) with a mandate rooted in emergency assistance, legal empowerment, and preventive diplomacy.

India–U.S. Relations During the Trump Era (2017–2021) and Strategic Implications for 2025 Onwards

The bilateral relationship between India and the United States has, over the decades, evolved from distant diplomacy to strategic engagement. During the presidency of Donald Trump (2017–2021), this relationship entered a particularly complex phase—marked by stronger defense cooperation on one hand and notable tensions in trade, immigration, and cultural discourse on the other.

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